Africa

Schoeman, Nicholas join Commonwealth Games roster, Le Clos wins two more at SA Nationals day 5

At 33 years old, Roland Schoeman has qualified to once again represent South Africa at the Commonwealth Games. Tara Lynn Nicholas joins him after winning the women’s 100 breast of day 5.

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Le Clos Wins Two More; Sebastien Rousseau Hits Commonwealth Games Standard on Day 4 of SA Nationals

Sebastien Rousseau became the 6th South African to hit a qualifying standard this week at their National Championships.

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Le Clos Wins 3rd Event, But Run for 8 Golds Ends on Wednesday at SA Nationals

Chad le Clos took the 200 back title on Wednesday, but was upended by another South African star, with relative ease, later in the session.

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Le Clos Wins Again, Schoeman Goes World-Leader in 50 Fly Semi-Final on Day 2 of SA Nationals

South Africa’s Chad le Clos took a second event win of the meet thus far in South Africa.

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Le Clos is Back With 1:54.5 in 200 Fly, Bosch Qualifies Too on Day 1 of SA Nationals

South Africa had a breakthrough with two swimmers qualifying for the Commonwealth Games in the 200 fly on the meet’s first day.

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HardCore Swim of the Week: Dylan Bosch Breaks U.S. Open Record in 200 Fly

After the 2014 Men’s NCAA Championship, there were lots of great candidates for HardCore Swim of the Week. Arizona’s Kevin…

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South Africa Vs. Canada For Rights to Host 2022 Commonwealth Games

When the Monday deadline came and passed for bids to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, only two cities had thrown…

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Schoeman Blasts 45.5 100 Fly; Mulcare & Mau Continue to Rock in Federal Way

South African Roland Schoeman swam a lifetime best in the 100 yard fly, by a full second, on Saturday in Federal Way. He’s 33 years old.

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le Clos’ “Unbelievable!” To Be In Readers Hands By April

“Unbelievable!” is the title of a new book that will be released in April. The book will allow swimming fans to gain insight into Chad le Clos’ life…

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Le Clos Sits Down With IOC Boss Thomas Bach To Discuss YOG

South African superstar Chad le Clos was part of a group of Youth Olympic Games Ambassadors that met with IOC President Thomas Bach in Sochi…

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Android Version Of “Whereabouts” App Now Available

WADA has just announced that the Android version of the “Whereabouts” app is now available for athletes to use…

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Arena signs South African breaststroker Giulio Zorzi

Arena has added a new athlete to its sponsorship roster – Barcelona bronze medalist Giulio Zorzi.

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Singapore Set To Host Many Of The World’s Top Swimmers

On September 6th many of the world’s best swimmers will converge on Singapore for the Singapore Swim Stars challenge…

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Le Clos Feels Phelps Return Would Be Great For The Sport

“It would be great for the sport if he comes back. It would be great for me. I do welcome the challenge from anybody,” said le Clos

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Le Clos To Contend For 8 Titles At South African Nationals

Olympic and World Champion Chad le Clos will be contending for a record eight titles at the upcoming South African National Championships…

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